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Show Notes
SHOW NOTES
• The Critical parts of a capable backcountry riflescope
- Quality (optical & construction)
- A balanced magnification range
- A good dial-up turret with zero stop type mechanism
- Sub 20-ounce weight
• Dialing vs. holding over: How to get the best out of both methods—plus a couple of hunting horror stories that spotlight weaknesses.
• How to set up a dial-up turret
• How to calibrate your ammo/bullet system to a holdover reticle
• Bonus material: How to use a simple duplex reticle for extended ranges
TOP ALL-AROUND HUNTING SCOPES, REVIEWED:
- Leupold 3-15x44 VX-5HD and 3-18x44 VX-6HD
- SWAROVSKI Z5 3.5-18X44 BT with 4W reticle
- Nightforce NSX 2.5-10x42
- Leupold VX-3i 2.5-8x36 with Boone & Crockett reticle
• Mounting a scope for trouble-free function
• Great bases & rings for backcountry rifles